Our latest U.S. and Canadian Immigration & Nationality Law Newsletter highlights critical developments affecting employers, families, and international travelers. This edition covers recent court action blocking the termination of certain family reunification parole benefits, upcoming USCIS policy shifts impacting work authorization renewals, expanded visa bond requirements, and important compliance reminders for employers....

Start the new year informed. Our January 2026 newsletter highlights key U.S. and Canadian immigration developments, including DHS’s plan to replace the random H-1B lottery with a weighted selection system beginning FY 2027, new asylum and security-related rules, USCIS photo requirement updates, and important travel and visa appointment delays. Download the full...

Stay informed with the latest U.S. and Canadian immigration developments impacting travelers, employers, and families. This month’s updates cover H-1B and H-4 visa appointment delays, increased screening and vetting measures, new USCIS programs, Visa Bulletin movements, and important Canadian immigration policy changes.

Our bimonthly NPZ Immigration Newsletter provides timely insights into major U.S. and Canadian immigration developments, including DHS regulatory changes, B-1 in lieu of H-1B updates, Visa Bulletin movements, and IRCC policy clarifications. Explore the full newsletter below.

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The latest NPZ Law Group U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law (Bimonthly) Newsletter brings you key updates shaping immigration policy and employer compliance across North America. Learn about USCIS clarifications on the proposed $100,000 H-1B petition fee, the upcoming end of automatic EAD extensions, and the shift to mandatory electronic payments...

As immigration policies continue to evolve in both the U.S. and Canada, October brings major updates impacting employers, foreign professionals, and students. The Trump administration has announced a forthcoming rule to tighten H-1B eligibility and oversight, along with a proposed $100,000 H-1B fee that could reshape the U.S. employment landscape. Meanwhile, USCIS...

Immigration policies in the U.S. and Canada continue to evolve rapidly, bringing major changes that affect both employers and foreign professionals. From the new $100,000 filing fee for certain H-1B petitions to heightened Department of Labor enforcement and Canada’s merit-based immigration alternatives, these updates are reshaping strategies for businesses and individuals alike....

Immigration law continues to evolve on both sides of the border. In this edition, we highlight DHS’s proposal to end “duration of status” admissions for F-1, J-1, and I-1 visa holders, new USCIS guidance on discretionary benefits and good moral character, as well as updated rules on visa interviews, public charge, and...

Immigration law is rapidly evolving under the Trump-Vance administration, with major updates impacting families, workers, and businesses. From USCIS’s new guidance on false claims to U.S. citizenship and the controversial “anti-Americanism” discretionary factor, to upcoming wage-based H-1B lottery changes and September 2025 Visa Bulletin updates, these shifts carry serious consequences for applicants....

From proposed green card fast-tracks and a new Visa Bond Pilot Program to Canadian Express Entry advantages, this edition of our Immigration Newsletter covers the latest policy changes and trends impacting individuals, families, and businesses. Learn about the Dignity Act of 2025, self-sponsorship opportunities for H-1B visas, updates to